The Masterlink ML-9600 is a HardDisk Mastering Recorder which combines HD recording, mastering, editing and DSP processing and a high-res CD-R format.

Extended information

"The MasterLinkÖ ML-9600 combines hard disk recording, editing, digital signal processing and the worldÆs most advanced high-resolution CD-R format for creating professional, fully finished two-track masters.

Here's how it works: record your two-track mixes onto MasterLink's internal hard disk. Arrange songs into playlists with precise control of fades and track start points. Fine-tune your master with built-in DSP Finishing ToolsÖ, then record it to CD using inexpensive CD-Rs. MasterLink will create standard 16-bit Red Book CDs, as well as AIFF-compatible high-resolution discs up to 24-bit, 96kHz.

Offering amazing flexibility and control, MasterLink is fully compatible with todayÆs CD and digital formats, yet it also delivers the high-resolution audio quality youÆll need for the future.

ò Huge internal hard disk recorder...up to five hours of two-track audio capacity
ò Burn CDs using Standard ""Red Book"" (16-bit/44.1kHz) and high resolution formatsàup 24-bit, 96kHz
ò Choose any combination of digital resolutions (16-, 20-, and 24-bit) and sample rates (44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96kHz) with full AIFF compatibility
ò Organize song playlists with total control of fade-ins, fade-outs, track gain, start points, track cropping and more
ò Stores 16 different playlists containing up to 99 songs each
ò Onboard digital signal processing: compression, EQ, limiting, and normalization
ò Uses inexpensive, readily available CD-Rs
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Technical specifications

Audio (44.1/48kHz frequencies) Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz, +0, -0.3 dB
THD+N: <0.002% @ 1kHz, -1 dBFS

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 113 dB, A-weighted

Analog/Digital Converter: 24-bit 128x oversampling

Digital/Analog Converter: 24-bit 128x oversampling

Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz

Word Lengths: 16-, 20-, 24-bit

CD Drive Type: ATAPI CD-ROM (8x read, 4x write)

CD Read/ Write Formats: Red Book, CD24

Hard Disk Type: High capacity IDE Drive

Hard Disk Max Recording Times:
95 minutes @ 24-bit/96kHz
310 minutes @ 16-bit/ 44.1kHz

Digital Inputs and Outputs:
AES/EBU-compatible balanced XLR connectors
S/PDIF-compatible unbalanced coaxial (RCA) connectors

Analog Inputs and Outputs:
Balanced XLR connectors (+4dBu)
Unbalanced phono (RCA) connectors (-10dBV)

Nominal Input and Output Level
Balanced: +4dBu (-15dBFS)
Unbalanced: -10dBV (-15dBFS)

Maximum Output
Balanced: +19dBu = 0dBFS
Unbalanced: +5dBV = 0dBFS

Input Impedance
Balanced: 15k Ohm nominal
Unbalanced: 10kOhm nominal

Output Impedance
Balanced: 75Ohm nominal
Unbalanced: 150Ohm nominal

Power Requirements: 90-240 VAC, 40W max, 50/60Hz